The Mairena del Aljarafe Short Film Festival, Mairena Film Festival (here in after MAIFF) will be a cultural event with a program that will host different activities (meetings with industry professionals, 36h short film making rally, projections of the official section...). The festival will be held from October 9 to 17, 2026
in the Seville town of Mairena del Aljarafe.
Welcome to the Singularity Film Festival created and organized by HUGO LEDUC.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Paris, where the Singularity Film Festival opens the doors to a universe where science fiction and fantasy come to life like never before.
Discover short films and series pilots ranging from 5 to 30 minutes, crafted by bold filmmakers — both emerging and established — ready to surprise and captivate you.
The festival is divided into two categories:
Out of Competition, dedicated to works screened freely, celebrating creativity and discovery without constraints;
In Competition, where films are subject to an official submission and evaluated by a professional jury.
Each edition begins with a signature short film — an immersive experience that instantly transports you into extraordinary worlds.
Open to all, the festival celebrates the richness and diversity of talents, styles, and imaginations, offering a vibrant and captivating spectacle.
Through the competitive selection, IMDb qualification, and personalized support for filmmakers, each project gains increased visibility and recognition.
Screenings, networking sessions, discussions, and an awards ceremony make the Singularity Film Festival an unmissable event for cinema lovers and fans of fantastical worlds.
WHO IS HUGO LEDUC? (Organizer)
Author and director, Hugo Leduc develops a universe anchored in thriller, science fiction and anticipation, through works with metaphorical dimensions exploring humans, time, memory and death. His work is distinguished by demanding stories,
carried by an immersive staging and marked twists and turns. He collaborates with actors such as Tom Vallejo, Benjamin Cotte, Marine Arlen, Jean Rigal, Paola Marques Dos Santos and Éloïse Le Baud.
Strengthened by this background and confronted with the limits of diffusion of these genres in traditional circuits,
he founded the Singularity Film Festival, with the ambition of broadening the visibility of science fiction, fantasy and thriller cinema, and of offering a structuring platform to emerging talents, of which he himself is a part.
The Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) continues to strengthen its position as a vital platform for the development of new voices in Ibero-American cinema. In its 65th edition, the Work in Progress (WIP) Short Films section presented a selection of four projects currently in development, showcasing works at a decisive stage in their journey and creating space for bold cinematic explorations and innovative storytelling within contemporary filmmaking.
This year's participating projects were evaluated by a distinguished international jury whose expertise and perspective play a crucial role in supporting these films on their path toward completion and circulation:
Following the screening sessions and jury deliberations, the Festhome Award was presented to:
Bingo Night, directed by Maria Vaughan.
This short film, currently at a pivotal stage of its development, will receive support from our platform to strengthen its future strategy within the international festival circuit. Vaughan's work stands out for its distinctive cinematic voice and is already emerging as one of the titles to watch in the coming season.
For more information about the award-winning project, you can visit the official FICCI website.
This award reaffirms Festhome's core mission: breaking down the geographical and industry barriers that independent filmmakers often face. Short films are, by nature, the creative laboratory where the future of cinema is born, yet they are also among the formats that require the most strategic support to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market.
By presenting this incentive within such a prestigious framework as FICCI, we renew our long-standing commitment to Ibero-American cinema. We believe that the final stages of a project should never become an obstacle to its visibility and circulation. Through accessible digital tools and ongoing support in festival submissions management, our goal is to remain the technical and human bridge that connects the stories of our region with screens, programmers, and audiences around the world.
Congratulations to Maria Vaughan and the entire team behind Bingo Night for this well-deserved recognition. See you on the festival circuit!
Through its industry area, MAFIZ (Málaga Festival Industry Zone), the Málaga Film Festival continues to establish itself as one of the most important hubs for the promotion, co-production, and distribution of Ibero-American cinema. Within this dynamic environment, the Málaga Short Corner stands out as the perfect showcase for discovering the freshest, boldest, and most promising voices in short filmmaking.
At Festhome, staying true to our commitment to supporting emerging filmmakers and streamlining their distribution journey, we were proud to present our special award at this year's edition of MAFIZ. The winning short film was the captivating and daring The Fable of the Teenage Punk, directed by Juan Vicente Castillejo.
The award presented by Festhome has a clear purpose: to provide the team behind The Fable of the Teenage Punk with the essential tools to expand their horizons and bring their story to audiences around the world. The prize consists of €3,000 in submission fee credits, dedicated entirely to supporting the film's participation in international film festivals.
We know that a short film's journey does not end when the editing room lights go out. In many ways, that is precisely when the real adventure begins: building a strategy, finding audiences, and connecting with new territories. Through this award, we aim to help this unique “fable” travel beyond geographical boundaries, simplifying and strengthening its future submissions through Festhome’s global network of partner festivals.
The Málaga Short Corner is much more than a screening space. It is a key meeting point where sales agents, international festival programmers, and distributors connect directly with the future of our cinema. Awarding a film in such a prestigious setting reinforces Festhome’s core mission: building meaningful bridges between emerging talent and the global film industry.
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Juan Vicente Castillejo and the entire creative and technical team behind The Fable of the Teenage Punk for this well-deserved recognition at MAFIZ. We are excited to follow your journey closely, support your upcoming festival submissions, and celebrate every new selection on the international circuit.
We wish you every success in the exciting journey ahead!
The theme must focus, from the values of solidarity, tolerance, culture of peace, nature and commitment to gender equality, on ways of life, traditions, trades, crafts, sustainable economy, respect for the environment and living beings, that is, all aspects of the diversity of human culture, with a specific section dealing with issues of the peoples of Siberia and Central Asia.
On the border of Europe and Asia, in the 300-year-old city called the "Russian Manchester" in the middle of the Ural Mountains —
we organize an International Short & Debut Film Festival with a quarterly Official Selection and Live Screenings every summer, autumn, winter and spring.
NOW OPEN: Submissions for the IV Ural Shorts 2026/2027
Grand Prix: $1,000.
Ural Shorts is an IMDb Qualifying Award Event.
All Ural Shorts Winners of the Year — both films and filmmakers — are granted dedicated pages on IMDb, the world's leading film database. For those already listed on IMDb, their Awards section is updated to reflect their Ural Shorts win.
Ural Shorts consists of four Seasons and Annual Award Event.
Every Season the selection committee watches privately the submitted short films and chooses the Official Selection for the Short Film Section. All selected films enter the competition for the Season Awards.
Within 10 days after the Official Selection list is published the jury announces the Season Winners. The winning short films enter the Screening Program in cinemas and on television for all to see.
In the Feature Film Section, a yearly shortlist is selected. All Season winners in the Short Film Section and shortlisted feature films enter the competition for the Annual Awards. And receive an invitation to the Annual Award Event.
The Annual Event takes place in August in the 300-year-old city of Nizhny Tagil, on the border of Europe and Asia, which is called the "Russian Manchester" in the middle of the Ural Mountains. The winner of the Grand Prix will receive a statuette, a diploma and a cash prize of 100,000 rubles. The Annual Award Event consists of a cultural and educational program, the annual awards ceremony, screenings, TV interviews, workshops, and other activities.
The seventh edition of the Hurlingham Film Festival will take place from noviembre 6 to 8, 2026, at the Leopoldo Marechal Cultural Center (Av. Gdor. Vergara 2396) in the city of Hurlingham, with free admission.
The festival aims to promote culture and film production both in the city of Hurlingham and in the rest of the country.
The FESTIHUR will host a new space in the audiovisual universe with the intention of giving visibility and synergy between the number of actors in the new city, revealing identity, diversity and future.
International Festival Of Short Animated Films - Anishort
is an international competition that serves to support the animated short films and their creators. At the same time it serves to the promotion, propagation, retrieval and watching possibilities of the best animated short films from around the world.
It should also be a place where community of creative people that producing these films meet. On the other hand, then the place for people who enjoy watching of these films and that are fans of this kind of art.
The festival will take place from 22th September 2026 in several selected cities in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Poland, Germany and Denmark
The top 18 short animated films will compete in this competition.
The films will be judged by selected international jury. The jury is composed mostly of professionals or professions closely associated with animation - total 7 judges, each from a different country.
Only for Colombian Film-makers. FESTIVAL LABERINTO is a film festival for those who live and breath cinema, wether as film critics, productors or cinephiles. We want to build new possibilities for audiovisual arts in general, so the inherent diversity of our ideas and sensibilities can be expressed. Open social environments are required to reach the objectives of this festival; our purpose is to create such environments, especially in Boyacá, and potentially in the rest of the country. Coming from a formative, divulgative and creative standpoint, we extend an invitation to all of the people interested in filmaking.
We want you to put your imagination in motion.
Bolder and more complex ways of living and exploring cinema are just around the corner. We would like to explore those new possibilities with you. Those who are interested in our event will be able to submit their work in the folllowing open calls.
The main objective of the Short Film Festival is the dissemination of ecosystems and biological heritage through cinematographic and audiovisual works selected through quality criteria.
The Minsk International Short Film Festival "Kinosmena" is an annual cultural event of the Republic of Belarus. The festival is supported by the Belarusian Union of cinematographers and approved by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus.
The organizers invite film directors and representatives of the films and provide them with free accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Minsk for the duration of the festival.
From several thousands of short films that sent to us from all over the world, 30 best films are selected in the contest program of the festival. The festival is supported by the Belarusian Union of cinematographers and approved by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus.
The festival will present the works of national and foreign filmmakers, selected by the jury as the best, and then together with the audience will choose the winners. There is also a non-contest program of films that are not included in the main contest program, but they are of interest to the audience. The festival will be held in the cinema chain "Silver Screen" in Minsk and 10 other cities of Belarus.
Colombia National and International Film Festival (FNICC)
The Colombia National and International Film Festival celebrates both national and international cinema with the purpose of recognizing, promoting, and supporting audiovisual creators, while also strengthening the dissemination, understanding, accessibility, and appreciation of social and cultural issues among a broad and diverse audience.
FNICC is an initiative organized by Sendero Entertainment Records (SER), the entity responsible for the direction, coordination, and development of the festival in Colombia, with the support of organizations, institutions, and strategic partners committed to strengthening the audiovisual industry and fostering cultural exchange.
The festival is an innovative platform designed to offer high-quality entertainment with social awareness, encouraging dialogue, reflection, and diverse perspectives through the language of cinema.
The festival will be held in an in-person format, allowing the participation of filmmakers, producers, students, and audiovisual professionals from different regions of Colombia and around the world.
Registration and participation in the Colombia National and International Film Festival imply full acceptance of these rules, regulations, and terms established by the festival organization.
All expenses incurred by participants to attend the festival, participate in on-site activities, receive awards, or collect prizes—including transportation, accommodation, meals, and any other related costs—shall be borne exclusively by the participants.
Once awards have been presented to the winners, neither the festival organization nor the jury shall assume any responsibility regarding the use, transportation, preservation, or disposition of the awards granted in each category.
Awards will be presented during the festival’s official closing ceremony at a venue, date, and time that will be announced through the Festival’s official communication channels and social media platforms.
Any matter not expressly covered by these regulations shall be resolved by the Festival Organization, whose decisions shall be final and binding.
Questions, inquiries, or concerns:
[cfestivalde@gmail.com]
UWO Film Awards 2026 Launches Global Film Festival & Screenplay Contest with 100% Free Submissions
The Unitary World Order Organisation (UWO) has officially announced the launch of the UWO Film Awards 2026 Film Festival & Screenplay Contest. Organized as an integral part of the prestigious International Conference on Unitary Government and World State, this global initiative seeks to honor extraordinary excellence across all areas of filmmaking—from the creative vision of directors and writers to the artistry of performers and technical crews.
Guided by its mission statement, the UWO Film Awards continues to celebrate both established and emerging talent from around the world, shining a spotlight on originality, craft, and distinct cinematic impact. True to its commitment to supporting global independent cinema, submission to the festival is 100% free with absolutely no hidden fees.
Prestigious Accolades & Career-Defining Opportunities:-
All winners across the various competition categories will be honored with an official Memento and Certificate. Beyond standard recognition, the festival offers game-changing incentives for filmmakers and screenwriters:
• Production Partnership:
Winners will receive a rare opportunity to collaborate with the upcoming UWO film production division in India.
• Publishing Deal:
Selected screenplays from the contest will be officially published in book format.
• Monetary Cash Prize:
The special regional category for Short Film (Malayalam Language) features an exclusive monetary award to support local independent talent.
Comprehensive Competition Categories:-
The festival accepts films of any genre, length, and language, provided that non-English language entries include English subtitles. Submissions are classified into the following structured segments:
• Feature-Length Categories (Over 60 Minutes):
Feature Film, Long Documentary, Long Animation Film, Long Experimental Film, and Music Video.
• Short-Form Categories (Under 60 Minutes):
Short Film (International), Short Documentary, Short Animation Film, Short Experimental Film, and Music Video.
• Special Category:
Short Film (Malayalam Language) – Strictly under 20 minutes and must be in the Malayalam language.
• Screenplay & Literary Contests:
Screenplay (Feature Film), Screenplay (Short Film), Book on Cinema (based on submitted books), and Film Critic Award (based on submitted articles).
Rigorous Judging & Complimentary Script Reports:-
The UWO Film Awards is curated by an esteemed panel of industry professionals, ensuring each submission is reviewed with the highest level of care, integrity, and artistic respect. Projects are evaluated purely on merit, craft, vision, and narrative impact. Notably, all screenplay entries will receive a complimentary professional script report, providing thoughtful critique and professional insights.
Streaming, Screenings, and Legal Guidelines:-
By submitting a film, entrants grant the UWO Film Awards the rights to utilize trailers, posters, and stills for promotional purposes. Selected Feature and Short films will be streamed on the official UWO website and its Vimeo Channel (short filmmakers may opt out and provide promotional materials instead).
The festival strictly prohibits extremist, propaganda, or pornographic content. The competition is operated by the Unitary World Order Organisation, officially registered under The Kerala Societies Registration Act, 2025 (Act 14 of 2025).
Important Dates & Venue Timeline:-
• Submission Deadline: 15th June 2026
• Notification Date: 16th June 2026
• Film Screening Date & Venue: Saturday, 24th June 2026 at Thiruvananthapuram Farmers Welfare Society Hall, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. (Winning short films will be screened live; winning features will be showcased via official trailers).
• Grand Award Ceremony Date & Venue: 24th June 2026 at Sathyan Memorial Hall (Nearby Museum), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
For more details, official rules, and to submit your project, please visit the official website: www.uwo.org.in
Festival Link: https://uwo.org.in/uwo-film-awards/
Nambrocorto es el festival de cortometrajes de Nambroca, una localidad situada en la provincia de Toledo, España. Desde su creación en 2016, su objetivo principal ha sido fomentar la creación artística, la cultura audiovisual y el amor por el séptimo arte entre los habitantes del municipio y sus visitantes, premiando la creatividad y el talento de quienes participan cada año en su convocatoria.
Lo que comenzó como un modesto festival local se ha transformado, gracias al entusiasmo incondicional del público y al firme compromiso de su organización, en un evento con una enorme proyección cultural. A lo largo de sus diez ediciones anteriores, Nambrocorto ha experimentado un crecimiento exponencial en número de participantes, asistentes y actividades, convirtiéndose en un verdadero referente cinematográfico para la región.
En su XI edición en 2026, tras el rotundo éxito y el récord de participación de su décimo aniversario, el festival reafirma su papel como evento cultural de alcance regional y nacional. Se consolida así su formato ampliado de varios días, repleto de proyecciones, talleres, charlas, exposiciones, conciertos y actividades interactivas dirigidas a todos los públicos. Un año más, profesionales del audiovisual de toda España volverán a compartir su experiencia con la comunidad en un entorno participativo y cercano.
Impulsado por el lanzamiento en 2021 de su web oficial y la fuerza de sus canales digitales, Nambrocorto continúa en una constante fase de expansión y visibilidad. Gracias a estas herramientas, el festival amplía su alcance a nivel nacional y aspira a abrir sus puertas, próximamente, a participantes internacionales.
Talleres prácticos, foros de debate, actividades formativas, exhibiciones artísticas, proyectos de impacto social y una potente difusión digital forman el corazón de esta undécima edición, reafirmando a Nambrocorto como un punto de encuentro imprescindible para el talento emergente y el cine de calidad, sin perder jamás sus raíces comunitarias.
For three thousand years, the Jewish people have been scattered around the world. That is why Jewish cinema is created in many different countries, alongside with special festivals that select and showcase those films. The Jewish Film Festival® in Moscow became the first of its kind in Russia. It was founded in 2015 and has been held annually ever since.
What is the Jewish cinema, after all? It encompasses far more than films made by Jewish directors or films which star famous Jewish actors. The never-ending search for Jewish identity, assimilation of diasporas and philosophy of self-determination and separation of the Jewish people in a society, return to the past, glorification of national heroes and mourning of victims, challenges of today’s world and the problem of relevance and preservation of traditions - these and many other issues attract filmmakers of all countries and continents. By searching and selecting the best Jewish films during the course of the past year we have attempted to shape an answer to the question of what these rapidly changing ethnic-themed films really are. Moscow, a large metropolitan area, a place where many cultures and nationalities live side-by-side, is one of the world’s most fitting locations for a festival that represents a dialogue of national communities.
The MJFF holds screenings of the most important and resonant Jewish films of the latest years. At the centre of the Festival is the Feature Films Competition Program, which is complemented by screenings of documentary films, short films and documentary shorts (as part of either competition programs or special screenings), as well as by discussions with experts on different topics raised in films and critics who specialize in Jewish cinema.
Welcome to La Garriga Film Fest, an independent film festival that transforms the city into a meeting point for creators, dreamers, and lovers of the seventh art. Nestled in the modernist heart of Catalonia, this festival celebrates the power of cinema as a tool for artistic expression, social reflection, and shared emotion.
Why La Garriga?
La Garriga is not just a city — it’s a stage.
Located just 40 km from Barcelona, La Garriga blends history, modernist architecture, natural surroundings, and a vibrant cultural life. Walking through its streets is like discovering architectural gems, centuries-old thermal springs, and a community deeply committed to art and culture.
That spirit inspires every screening and every encounter during the festival.
Cine Alhambra: A Century-Old Treasure
The selected films are screened at the Cine Alhambra, one of the oldest cinemas still operating in Catalonia. With its classic charm and a year-round curated program, the Alhambra is more than just a cinema — it's the cinematic soul of La Garriga.
During the festival, it becomes the epicenter of dialogue, emotion, and discovery.
Why Participate?
If you're an independent filmmaker, La Garriga Film Fest is your space to:
Showcase your work in an authentic setting devoted to auteur cinema.
Connect with fellow creators, producers, and programmers in an inspiring and intimate environment.
Compete for awards in various categories: fiction, documentary, experimental, young filmmaker, short film, and more.
We’re not looking for big budgets — we’re looking for powerful stories.
For the Public
La Garriga Film Fest is not just for professionals. It’s an open, accessible, and welcoming event with activities for all ages:
Completely free screenings
Special sections for local and international cinema. The EMAD School of Art and Design will have a special section where students will showcase their best projects. It's a great opportunity to support local talent.
The Chicharrón Film Festival, held in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz), celebrates its sixth edition from November 13th to 21st, 2026, establishing itself as a key event for emerging short films.
With a total cash prize pool of €2,300 and various special mentions, the festival recognizes excellence in different areas of filmmaking: directing, acting, cinematography, production, and sound design, among others. Furthermore, this year we are proud to introduce the prestigious "Canal Sur Radio y Televisión Award for Andalusian Audiovisual Creation", which awards the winner with the official bronze trophy "EL DILEMA" and the broadcasting of the film on the Andalusian regional television network.
The call for entries is open to short films of any theme, with a clear mission to serve as an inclusive platform for both new talents and established creators. Our line-up commits to narrative and stylistic diversity, giving visibility to innovative and personal projects.
The Official Selection Gala will take place on November 20th, 2026—an event open to the public that gathers the best of this edition in a warm and festive atmosphere. Submissions will be evaluated by a professional, multidisciplinary jury—which will include representatives from RTVA for the Andalusian category—ensuring impartiality, criteria, and high quality in every decision.
Beyond the screenings, the festival is designed as a meeting point for filmmakers, the audience, and industry professionals. A place to share ideas, network, and fuel the passion for cinema.
From November 13th to 21st, 2026, cinema takes over Chiclana once again. The Chicharrón Film Festival continues to grow as a landmark for those who believe in the power of storytelling through the short film format.
In the heart of Texas, the Leander Film Festival (LFF) is a four-day annual industry event designed for independent filmmakers who want more than just applause - they want a career. Modeled after the world-class hospitality of Sonoma and Sedona but injected with the transactional marketplace energy of Sundance and Berlin, LFF bridges the gap between screenwriters and producers. As a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community and home to the historic Bagdad Cemetery - the unforgettable opening location for the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre [Bagdad Cemetery] and a featured anchor on the Texas Film Commission's Thrills and Chills Film Trail - Leander is the ultimate destination to make the connections for your next film project. We believe filmmakers should leave a festival with three things: unforgettable memories, an elite network, and business deals.
